Day 12 is where conditioning meets character. Most men coast through cardio days — but not you. You showed up with intent, focus, and purpose. This is how we lead our families. This is how we grow. No quit. 1️⃣ WARM-UP (5 minutes) 40 sec work / 20 sec transition: - Light jog OR fast march - Lateral step-outs - Arm circles + shoulder rolls - Hip openers (inside/outside) - Slow skaters (no hop) Purpose: Gradually increase HR, lubricate joints, prep for athletic work. 2️⃣ MAIN CARDIO SESSION (22–30 minutes) Three level options — all follow an “athletic interval” structure. 🔥 OPTION A: BEGINNER — LOW IMPACT ATHLETICS (20–25 minutes) 4 rounds • 4 minutes each, 1 minute rest between rounds. Minute 1: Fast marching OR light jog-in-place Minute 2: Side step-outs (quick feet but no hop) Minute 3: Standing punches (shadowboxing light intensity) Minute 4: Forward/backward steps (small range) Effort Goal: 5–6/10. Key Coaching: Keep the body moving — motion over intensity. 🔥 OPTION B: INTERMEDIATE — ATHLETE TEMPO INTERVALS (25–35 minutes) 5 rounds • 4 minutes each, 45–60 sec rest. Minute 1: Jog in place OR moderate high knees Minute 2: Lateral shuffles (controlled, stay low) Minute 3: Shadowboxing with combos (1–2 punches → slip → 1–2 punches) Minute 4: Skaters (light hop) Effort Goal: 6–8/10. Key Coaching: Smooth transitions, clean movement. 🔥 OPTION C: ADVANCED — SPEED + POWER CONDITIONING (30–40 minutes) 5 rounds • 4 minutes each, 30–45 sec rest. Minute 1: High knees (strong, rhythmic) Minute 2: Lateral shuffle → explosive 2-second burst → shuffle (Continuous) Minute 3: Shadowboxing with speed + slips + rolls (High tempo) Minute 4: Power skaters (jump + stick the landing) Effort Goal: 7–9/10. Key Coaching: Look like an athlete, not chaos. Control first. Power second. 3️⃣ OPTIONAL FINISHER (3 minutes) Choose one: A. “Quick Feet Challenge” - 20 sec fast feet - 10 sec restRepeat 6 rounds B. “Fighter’s Flurry”